Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
On Monday, February 22nd, join thousands of caring district leaders and educators for Panorama’s Virtual Summit. This free all-day conference will bring together thought leaders, researchers & practitioners to strengthen the belonging, social-emotional learning, equity, and achievement of students, staff, and school communities. Experience live sessions by renowned speakers like Elena Aguilar and Dr. Tracey […]
The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) brief, How Partnerships and Innovations Support the Increased Need for School-Age Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic, highlights the ongoing importance of out-of-school-time (OST) programming for working families. This need has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and states and territories are employing innovative partnership strategies to […]
As we reflect on our country’s history and the progress Black people have led, we see a strong legacy of youth leadership. Many of the major accomplishments in the fight for equality have been the result of youth activism, youth-led policy change, and the relentless action of new generations unsatisfied with the status quo. While […]
This webinar is the first in a three-part series of webinars focused on STEM role models for afterschool networks and programs, presented by the National Girls Collaborative. Exposure to diverse STEM role models can broaden girls’ perceptions of STEM careers and dispel stereotypes about who does STEM. The presenters will provide an overview of STEM […]
Please join Senators Chris Murphy (CT) and Michael Bennett (CO), along with national out-of-school time leaders on March 3, 2021, for an update on a K-12 reconciliation bill that includes dedicated summer enrichment funding to support America’s most vulnerable students. The Senators urge Congress to include dedicated funding in the next COVID-19 relief package to […]
The Science of Learning and Development (SoLD) Alliance recognizes that there is a growing ecosystem of education and youth-serving leaders who are committed to using knowledge from the science of learning and development to transform education systems to be equitable and excellent for all young people. The SoLD Alliance is hosting a new series of […]
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. (ET)/ 10:00 a.m. (PT) Presenter: Dr. Gil Noam The global pandemic has thrown our schools and OST programs into disarray. Teachers, parents, and children alike face uncertainty, while distance learning strains the human connections that make school meaningful. In his new book, Ten Big Bets: Transforming Education During the […]
Research validates what students and educators have long known: learning happens through relationships. In a year where relationships between students and practitioners—teachers, AmeriCorps members serving in schools, out-of-school providers— have been interrupted and reimagined due to COVID-19, what can be learned from young people and adults about the ways they have mutually supported each other […]
Thursday March 11th 3-4 PM ET (Deadline to Register: Monday March 8th) Learning Goals: Reflect on areas of SED and STEM that are traditionally strong or challenging for programs nationally and for your program/network specifically Create a vision and generate goals for strengthening STEM and SED in programming using the DoS framework and tools as […]
Date: Thursday, March 18, 1:00 p.m. (ET) Presenters: Ally Talcott, Principal, Legislative Counsel, National Summer Learning Association Sage Learn, National Director Government Relations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America Erik Peterson, Vice President of Policy, Afterschool Alliance Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law American Rescue Plan, which provides $2 trillion in […]
The Walking Classroom is a simple and engaging program that is easily implemented in afterschool for in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning environments. The program is simple: kids listen to fun, educational podcasts that align with content standards while they take a brisk walk. The podcasts are supported by full lesson plans and many supplemental resources. […]
This webinar is the second in a series of three webinars focused on STEM role models for afterschool networks and programs presented by the National Girls Collaborative and Techbridge Girls. The presenters will provide concrete strategies to effectively incorporate STEM role models into programs for girls and examples of role models in action. Whether you […]